Is it possible to get an interstate transfer before boot camp or would I have to wait until after AIT?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:35:24 -0500

Is it possible to get a interstate transfer before bootcamp ? Or would I have to wait until after AIT ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2019 8:21 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:21:13 -0500

Possible, however unlikely.

Response by CW3 Michael Bodnar made Dec 2 at 2019 8:26 PM

CW3 Michael Bodnar — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:26:21 -0500

Something to consider. Is the state you're wishing to transfer to have a slot to put you in? If there isn't, you would need to change MOS's so it's challenging to answer your question without knowing if there's a slot to put you in somewhere else. Having said that, I would finish AIT first but definitely check to see if a slot is there for you in the other state.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 2 at 2019 9:23 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:23:10 -0500

Very doubtful prior- cause the state already has a slot for you, after AIT and you have your MOS you can explore the issue, but don't hold your breath.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Dec 3 at 2019 1:32 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:32:20 -0500

Complete your Initial Entry Training and get MOS Qualified. Your unit Readiness NCO isn't going to do much of anything until he sees if you actually make it through IET. When you get MOS qualified, then contact your Chain of Command and the Readiness NCO about InterState Transfer. This is a website that gives you the basics of how to go about it. The only additional comment I would make is I recommend being pro active and talk to a recruiter in your new location. They should have the current vacancies. https://www.nationalguard.com/how-to-transfer-to-another-state

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Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Dec 4 at 2019 8:36 AM

MSgt Michael Smith — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:36:54 -0500

I love questions like this. Your not even in the military yet and you already want a waiver for some personal preference. Has it occurred to you that if you are so focused on your personal, individual needs that maybe the military in general isn't right for you? Personal preference doesn't get a lot of priority in the military. No offense. Also, you are not a PVT, you are a recruit.